This innovative strategy helps readers visually organize and sequence information from texts, making it easier to understand and retain key concepts. By breaking down the material into manageable chunks and mapping out the flow of ideas, readers can see the connections between different parts of the text. Help your studnets dive into your next book or article with confidence and clarity!

Variation: Students could also draw pictures to represent the main ideas or events. 

Supports Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, and Metacognition!

Love EdPuzzle? This strategy brings the same interactive approach to reading! Just like EdPuzzle, this method encourages students to pause at designated points and engage with key questions. It can be done independently or in pairs. As the teacher, you'll create "stop-points" in the text, where students pause to reflect and respond to a question.

When working in pairs, students can "pause and ponder" the question together, discussing their thoughts. Independently, students are encouraged to think about the question and take a moment for reflection. After some thinking time, they’ll jot down notes to capture their insights and help them remember the key ideas from these "think points."

Supports Reading and Thinking

If your students are having difficulty identifying key information in their reading, this strategy can significantly improve their independent reading skills. Start by having students read the assigned section. Using a blue sticky note, they will highlight the main idea of the section. Then, with a yellow sticky note, they will identify two supporting details or statements that reinforce the main idea. This process can be repeated for as many sections as necessary.

This strategy can be done digitally with one of the resources provided or with paper and real sticky notes. I mean who doesn't love a good 'ole fashion sticky note.

Extension: Students can place their sticky notes on designated posters around the room. They can then engage in a discussion to evaluate whether the supporting statements (yellow sticky notes) truly align with the main idea. This collaborative process will help them build, refine, and strengthen their notes (with your guidance).

Supports Reading, Thinking, and Discussion.